Narragansett Police Arrest 2 Additional Individuals Involved in Fight at Block Island Ferry Dock

Narragansett Police Arrest 2 Additional Individuals Involved in Fight at Block Island Ferry Dock

Narragansett Police Chief Sean Corrigan announced on Tuesday that his Department arrested two additional individuals on Monday, June 17, who police said were involved in a large fight at the Block Island Ferry dock on Saturday.

James Ronald Cole, Jr., 54, of Westerly, and Jordan Leighty, 41, of Richmond, were arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. 

On Monday, June 17, the two turned themselves into Narragansett Police and they were arraigned in District Court 4th Division on yesterday. 

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On Saturday, June 16, at 8:12 p.m., Narragansett Police responded to The Block Island Ferry, 304 Great Island Road, for the report of 20 to 30 individuals fighting.

According to the Police, Officer Brandon Gagnon was first to arrive and immediately requested backup. Upon arrival, officers witnessed a large group of individuals fighting each other. 

As officers were making arrests, numerous individuals began interfering and were given warnings to stand back or they would be arrested for obstruction.

Seven individuals were arrested on the scene. Two individuals were transported to area hospitals via ambulance for treatment of injuries sustained during the fight.

About Saturday's Incident

As GoLocal previously reported, the following individuals were arrested at the scene:

• Maneul Pina, age 42, of Brockton, was arrested and charged with: Felony Assault; Resisting Arrest; Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty; Disorderly Conduct.
• Gilda Antunes, age 28, of Brockton, was arrested and charged with Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty. 
• Elsa Lopes, age 31, of Brockton, was arrested and charged with: Simple Assault; Resisting Arrest; Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty: Disorderly Conduct.
• Henry Lopes, Jr., age 32, of Providence, was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. 
• Victor Manuel Gomes Depina, age 39, of Brockton, was arrested and charged with Obstructing Officer in Execution of Duty and Disorderly Conduct.
• Michael Gomes Lopes, age 36, of Brockton, was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.
• A juvenile, age 16, was arrested and charged with Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct (booking photos for juveniles are not public).